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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1953

Page

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Obesity study links emotional hunger to weight issues in Indiana

Indiana University Medical Center researchers say dieting alone fails to cure obesity as emotional factors drive hunger. Dr. Louise Irwin notes low calorie regimens are least successful and gives examples of weight fluctuations tied to relationships, stress, and lifestyle. Heart disease and artery issues are more common in overweight Hoosiers, prompting warnings against unregulated reducing drugs. Violence erupts at two Indiana Bell exchanges in a 30 day strike as CIO members protest, with police deployed and demonstrations continuing.

Irwin Victor E. Levine Creighton University School of Medicine Omaha Indianapolis U.P Indiana Bell Telephone Company CIO Kokomo Elwood Alexandria Bell Danville

Boys and Girls Enter Fishing Rodeo at Lee Sherrard Park

The Linton Community Conservation Club invites boys and girls to join a Fishing Rodeo at 1:00 p.m. Sunday August 30 in Lee Sherrard Park. Entry blanks are available at local businesses and must include names ages and addresses. Blanks due August 29 but participation is allowed even if not returned. Prizes for winning catches will be displayed next week in the Penney store window.

Linton Community Conservation Club Lee-Sherrard Park Linton Sporting Goods Hamilton-Rexall Max Pirtle Linton J. C. Penney Company Wayne Wright Penney

Worm and cucs displayed in Daily Citizen museum

Bennie Atto of Linton rural route brought in a large Luna moth caterpillar over four inches long with light green and brown markings. Roy Mitchell of Dugger route one submitted two cucumber derby entries, one 13.25 inches by 11 inches and the other 12 inches by 11.25 inches.

Daily Citizen Museum of Natural History Bennie Atto Linton Roy Mitchell Dugger

Mrs. Robinson 65 Taken by Death at Linton

Elizabeth Morris Tierney Robinson age 65 resident of the Linton community for years died at 6:10 p m in Freeman Greene county hospital after two and a half years of illness. Survived by husband Charles Henry Robinson daughter Rosina Reynolds and grandson Ralph Wallem. Funeral at St Peter's church with Rev Francis Allega and burial in Fairview cemetery.

Elizabeth Morris Tierney Robinson Linton Freeman-Greene County Robinson Knightsville Linton St. Peter’s Catholic Saint Ann’s Altar Society St. Peter's Church Francis Allega Fairview Cemetery

Two Crewmen Die In Crash of B-50

A Boeing B-50 bomber crashed in the desert north of Tucson killing two of the 12 crewmen and seriously injuring two others. Deputy Bud Eaves said all men parachuted but one, whose body was found with the wreckage. Another crewman died after his parachute ripped open as witnesses saw a crash on a mountain slope and the explosion scattered wreckage over nearly a mile square.

Tucson Ariz U.P Here Pinal County Bud Eaves

Linton Council Lets Re-surfacing and Street Oil Contracts

The Linton City Council awarded two contracts this morning for North Main street re-surfacing from A to H streets and for applying street oil. Ralph Rogers and Company of Springville secured both deals totaling 7 198 and 2 000 dollars respectively with oil priced at 15 cents a gallon. Work on oil will begin Wednesday Aug 26 while re-surfacing should start once Rogers material plant returns to Bloomfield, within about three weeks. An approved additional appropriation of 14 000 dollars enabled the awards, covering earlier use of street funds for Twelfth street paving. Also corrected is a report on excavating at the municipal dump. John Hamm Construction Company won that contract for 1 500 dollars.

North Main Street Linton City Ralph Rogers and Company of Springville Rogers Company Bloomfield Twelfth Street Linton John Hamm Construction Company

Jets Launch Long Nonstop Atlantic Flight To Europe And Africa

Twenty eight F-85G Thunderjets depart Turner Air Force Base in pre-dawn time on a record non-stop flight across the Atlantic with two groups. One group heads to Lakenheath England on the great circle route while the eight-plane formation routes to Nouasseur, French Morocco. Flights require about 10 hours and average about 450 mph as they refuel en route.

Albany U RP Turner Air Force Base Atlantic Europe Africa Great Circle Lakenheath England Nouasseur French Morocco North Africa

Reds Release 59 More Americans Including Hero

Amid the Korean war prisoner exchange, Reds freed 90 Britons 300 South Koreans and 450 Allied captives on day 16 of Operation Big Switch. Sgt. Hiroshi Miyamura, a Gallup New Mexico Japanese American, won the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and was surprised at Freedom Village. Maj. Gen. William F. Dean remains a Medal of Honor recipient still in captivity.

Panmunjom Korea U.P United Nations Joint Military Armistce Commission Mexico Peiping Radio Voice of Red China U. N Korean People’s Army Koje Island Freedom Village Ralph N. Osborne Miyamura William F. Dean Taejon

Morocco Sultan Ousted by French Forces in Rabat

In Rabat France ousted Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youseff under pressure from Berber leaders led by El Glaoui. The sultan was ordered into exile to avert civil war as French General Augustin Guillaume carried out the removal after a Paris cabinet meeting.

Rabat Morocco U.P Sidi Mohammed Ben Youseff France Thami Mez Qouari el Glaoui Marrakech Atlas Mountains Sahara el Glaoui Augustin Guillaume Guillaume Paris

Labor dispute at Linton GE plant weighs on community

Editorial urges common ground between General Electric and local workers in Linton Indiana. It stresses the broader stake of the town state and nation, warning that ongoing strike harms incomes and could erode the community’s reputation and vitality.

Linton General Electric Plant

Homestead and Young to Speak at Greene County Institute

Dr. R. W. Homestead president of Indiana State Teachers College and Wilbur Young state superintendent will address the Greene County Teachers Institute in Bloomfield on Saturday Aug 29. The half day program runs 9 to noon with Wakefield announcing the 1953 54 county school year schedule.

R. W. Homestead Indiana State Teachers College Wilbur Young Indiana Wakefield Indiana State Teachers’ Association

Three Linton Classes to Gather for Reunion Dinner

Members of Linton-Stockton high school classes of 1929 1930 and 1931 plan a reunion dinner at 5:00 Sunday Sept 6 in the Lee Sherrard park clubhouse. Reservations at 2.00 per person are due by Aug 30 mailed to Roy Terrell 779 Fourth Street NW. About three hundred graduates and spouses are expected.

Linton-Stockton High School Lee-Sherrard Park Roy Terrell Fourth Street

Officials Confirm Russian H-bomb Test Occurred on Aug. 12

OAKTOWN The Oaktown American Legion building was destroyed by fire that started in the bar area early Wednesday. Carlisle and Vincennes fire crews helped Oaktown volunteers to prevent spread to nearby structures. Estimated damage exceeds $15,000 with about $6,000 insured.

Oaktown

Iran Crisis Deepens as Mossadegh Urges Surrender

Tehran reports Premier Mossadegh urged to surrender as royalist forces seize control aided by troops and tanks. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to return from exile. Zahedi leads new government amid clashes leaving dozens dead and protests across the country. Russia claims hydrogen bomb test escalates global tensions. U.S. officials pledge tougher defenses and radar readiness.

Tehran Iran U.P Fazollah Zahedi Mohammed Mossadegh Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Rome Zahedi Mossadegh Shiraz Persian Gulf Abadan Shah

County Ex POW Describes “Problem Children” in Camp

Greene county soldier Pfc. James D. Prow freed from a North Korean prison camp says a group of fellow prisoners he calls “problem children” harassed Communist guards and beat up turncoats. He credits U N Red Cross intervention for his release and notes the group resisted Red propaganda despite torture and intimidation.

Greene County Pfc James D. Prow Solsberry United Nations Red Cross

Indiana Governor Promulgates 1953 Legislature Laws

Governor Craig signed an order promulgating the 1953 Indiana laws after copies were distributed to county clerks. Most bills had already taken effect with emergency clauses, with new statutes banning government secrecy and other reforms including garbage cooking, textbook adoption changes, and a presidential preference primary.

Indianapolis Craig Indiana Crawford Parker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Louise Irwin I. U. Medical Center I.U America The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company CIO United Auto Anderson Communication Workers of America South Bend CWA Raymon Gilbert Gilbert Arthur Pierson Brooklyn N. Y Arthur Unterberg International Soundphoto Mrs. Robinson Linton Council Reds Hero T. N Editorial General Electric Company Homestead Young Oaktown Legion Washington U.R Russia U.S Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission United State Moscow Soviet Union Strauss United States Eniwetok Island Pacific Eniwetok Eisenhower New York State Department W. Sterling Cole Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
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